Moisture, a term put forward by traditional medicine, trapped in the body will cause many changes in the body. For example, when moisture is trapped in the spleen, people will feel sticky, unable to eat or sleep. There is too much moisture in the body, and edema of eyes, face and lower limbs often occurs. Adding appropriate Chinese medicine when soaking feet can help the body to get rid of moisture.
1. Ginger slices
Ginger has the function of warming stomach and dispelling cold, which can inspire the yang of human body. Add some ginger slices when soaking feet, which can promote the yang to start from the soles of the feet and unblock the yang meridians of the body, thus warming the spleen and stomach, eliminating dampness and evil spirits. Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae and Herba Menthae can also be added.
2. mugwort leaves
Folium Artemisiae Argyi has the functions of dredging meridians, warming meridians and stopping bleeding. When soaking feet with Artemisia argyi leaves, it can reduce fire and dispel cold, and dredge meridians. Nowadays, due to the change of lifestyle, people are generally cold, wet and overweight, especially women. If they have a lot of cold and dampness in their bodies, dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation will occur. Soaking feet with Folium Artemisiae Argyi can help relieve these symptoms, and safflower can also be added.
3. Pogostemon cablin
Soaking feet with agastaches to remove moisture is more suitable for hot and humid summer. In summer, the humidity is heavy, which will cause a variety of discomfort after entering the human body. Pogostemon cablin can eliminate dampness, strengthen spleen and remove filth. If its taste is unacceptable, it can be used to soak feet.
Generally speaking, traditional Chinese medicine can soak the medicine in boiling water for a period of time, which can better stimulate the efficacy. However, it should be noted that medicinal materials like Pogostemon cablin contain volatile substances and only need to be heated slightly.